"The Great" Popes

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update: 5/31/05

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Doctor
of the Church and first pope (of two) to be called
"great". Promoted and asserted papal primacy. Personally
persuaded Attila the Hun to withdraw from Italy. Known for famous
'Tome' asserting the two natures in Christ.

Doctor
of the Church, second pope (of two) to be called
"great", and first pope who was a monk. Relative of two
previous popes (Felix II and Agapitus). Converted his mansion to a
monastery of which he was a monk until called from his severely
ascetic life (which is blamed for the ruination of his health).
After trying to refuse the papacy, he was reluctantly consecrated
pope. He negotiated peace treaties with the Lombards, extended the
patronage of the Roman See, promoted monasticism, enforced
clerical celibacy, defended papal primacy, and wrote voluminous
works. He is credited with codification of the Roman Canon and is
associated with the sacred music treasure, Gregorian Chant.

Maintained
and boldly asserted his papal primacy. Remained firm against
repeated attempts at coercion. Defended the sanctity of marriage.
Encouraged missionary work. The schism between the East and West
may be dated from his pontificate. He is often called St. Nicholas
"the Great".

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